DLR Group

Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader

DLR Group$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer
  • 15+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer with a focus on HVAC, utility plants, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
  • 5+ years of design experience specific to data centers
  • Experience leading engineering teams
  • Proficient in BIM workflows, particularly Autodesk Revit MEP
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts for mechanical systems in Mission Critical buildings
  • Manage project schedules and deliverables while overseeing the engineering team
  • Develop workload plans and balance staffing to meet profitability targets
  • Facilitate and document client and staff meetings regarding project operations
  • Support recruitment, training, and staff evaluations
  • Contribute to business development by aiding in RFPs and engaging with professional organizations
  • Drive quality control for mechanical engineering plans and specifications
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for integrated project delivery

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company structure
  • Four-day in-office work model with remote work flexibility on Fridays
  • Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives
  • Focus on interdisciplinary teamwork and collaborative design processes
  • Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in community organizations
Full Job Description
DLR Group has an opening for a Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader.

Position Summary

As the Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for buildings within the Mission Critical space. You will lead a mechanical engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.

The successful candidate will:
  • Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline tied to Mission Critical.
  • Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload (team and personal) to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
  • Schedule, facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
  • Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
  • Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.
  • Maintain industry leading workplace practices to drive operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
  • Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
  • Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
  • Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
  • 15+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
  • 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
  • Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
  • Prior experience leading teams of Engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.


DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

About DLR Group

DLR Group is a leading architecture and engineering firm that was founded in 1966. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and has offices throughout the United States and abroad. DLR Group provides a wide range of services including architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong reputation for designing high-performance buildings that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. DLR Group is also involved in the community and supports various local organizations and events.
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